State data · week of 2026-07-25
North Dakota: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a North Dakota address, how many are pending, how many have crossed VA's 125-day backlog line, and how fast they're moving. Refreshed weekly from VBA's own workbook.
By Mario Bailey, U.S. Air Force veteran · current Air National Guard member. Data updated 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
1,332
Backlog (>125 days)
175
% over 125 days
13.1%
Avg days pending
70.38 days
Completed FYTD
5,109
How North Dakota compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For North Dakota veterans, 13.1% of pending claims are in backlog, a larger share than the national figure. State is based on the address on the claim; the National Work Queue means the office working a claim may be anywhere in the country.
By special mission
| Mission | Pending | Backlog | Avg days pending | Completed FYTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 7 | – | 39.29 | 92 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 1,332 | 175 | 70.38 | 5,109 |
| Compensation | 1,309 | 173 | 70.55 | 4,845 |
| Pension | 16 | 2 | 69.88 | 172 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25